1997 in Norwegian music
# 1997 in Norwegian music

The following is a list of notable events and releases of the year 1997 in Norwegian music.

## Events

### March

* 21 – The 24th Vossajazz started in Voss, Norway (March 21 – 23).

### May

* 21 – The 25th Nattjazz started in Bergen, Norway (May 21 – 31).

### June

* 13 – The Norwegian Wood started in Oslo, Norway (June 13 – 15).
* 28 – What should be the last Kalvøyafestivalen started at Kalvøya near by Oslo (June 28 – 29).

### July

* 12 – The 37th Moldejazz started in Molde, Norway (July 12 – 19).

### Unknown date

* The band TINGeLING was initiated.

## Albums released

### Unknown date

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**Olga Konkova**

* Going With The Flow (Curling Legs), with Carl Morten Iversen and Audun Kleive

## Deaths

### March

* 23 — Arnljot Kjeldaas, composer and organist (born 1916).

### November

* 30 – Alfred Næss, playwright and songwriter (born 1927).

### December

* 10 — Karsten Andersen, orchestra conductor (born 1920).
* 12 — Søren Gangfløt, organist and composer (born 1921).

## Births

### August

* 24 – Alan Walker, music producer and DJ.
